An easy and versatile dish that is perfect for the holiday weekend or any time!

Easy Broccoli Salad

I used to make this salad ALL the time, but it has been so long! I think it's because I hate cleaning fresh broccoli. Note to self: next time buy the pre-cleaned, pre-stemmed kind in the produce refrigerated section! You can easily use other vegetables you have on hand...some other ideas: cauliflower, carrots, peppers, zucchini, egg plant, peas - Feel free to add extra cheese, use shredded vs. the chopped or leave it out altogether. Really..do whatever you wish to suit your preferences.

Gather all of your ingredients and get to cleaning and chopping! Toss all of this into a large bowl. All of these "measurements" were guesstimations - SO really you can't screw it up.

In a separate smaller bowl add all of your dressing ingredients. Regular white vinegar would work if you don't have apple cider vinegar. I used stevia to sweeten, but feel free to use regular white sugar, another sweetener and I think even honey would work too. Combine all of the dressing ingredients and add pepper to your own liking! Dump the dressing on the veggies and stir it up! Put it in the fridge or eat right away - ENJOY!

What is your favorite dish to bring to family get togethers? What is your least favorite veggie to clean?

Mmmmm!! Broccoli salad has always been one of my favorites. I always load up on it at pot lucks because I've never actually made it myself. I forgot that its the ones with sunflower seeds that I like the best. I love the crunch.